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Texas schools, stores divided on masks as mandate ends The end of Texas' mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 10:24pm

House panel seeks storm documents from Texas grid operator The House Oversight Committee is investigating the agency that operates the Texas power grid, seeking information and documents about the lack of preparation for the recent winter storm that caused millions of power outages and dozens of deaths across the state. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 8:53pm

Texas governor lifting COVID-19 mask mandate Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to no longer require one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 11:18pm

UT president calls out mails defending song Racist emails sent to the University of Texas amid a debate over the school song "The Eyes of Texas" were "abhorrent and hateful" but don't truly represent the Longhorns' alumni and fans, university President Jay Hartzell said Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:51pm

Texas becomes biggest U.S. state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to end an order intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that has killed more than 42,000 Texans. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 2:39pm

Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection after storm The largest and oldest power cooperative in Texas is filing for bankruptcy protection, citing last month's winter storm that left millions without power, and it is unlikely to be the last utility to seek shelter in the courts. by Associated Press Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 10:14pm

Popular Frisco radio host dies Police are investigating the death of a popular North Texas radio host but say they don't suspect "foul play." by Associated Press Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 3:47pm

Texas jail inmates hungry, shivering during unusual freeze When an unusually heavy winter storm blanketed much of Texas with snow, knocking out electricity to millions of homes and leaving many struggling to find clean water, one sector of the population was particularly vulnerable: inmates at the state's largest county jail. by Associated Press Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 8:30pm

Power supplier Vistra expects to take up to $1 billion hit from Texas' epic winter storm Companies are beginning to sort out the big hits and windfalls, and it appears the brutal Texas freeze was a zero sum game. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 8:26pm

CDC's eviction moratorium is blocked by federal judge in Texas The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium was blocked by a Texas judge who said the federal government overstepped its authority in stopping landlords from throwing out tenants. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 8:07pm

IRS moves tax deadline back to June 15 for Texans and their businesses in wake of winter storm The Internal Revenue Service has moved the tax-filing and payment deadline for individuals and businesses in Texas to June 15 because of damage across the state caused by the severe winter storms. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 8:01pm

Texas manufacturing accelerates despite uncertainty over Biden, snowstorm and oil A key measure of Texas manufacturing suggested productivity sharply accelerated in February as it notched one of its best scores since the start of pandemic. by Austin American-Statesman Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 7:58pm

After the lights went out in Texas for days, will companies keep moving in? For years, people and companies have flocked to Texas for economic reasons, from fast job growth to no state income taxes. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 7:57pm

Why the Texas cold wave will add hundreds to utility bills in Minnesota Many Minnesotans will get $300 or more tacked onto their heating bills due to the spike in U.S. gas prices after a historic cold wave hit the South. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 5:45pm

Texas AG seeks to oust San Antonio police chief Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal battle against San Antonio Police Chief William McManus and the city's top leadership has entered a new phase, with Paxton filing court papers seeking to strip McManus of his job. by Associated Press Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 11:17pm

Biden surveys Texas weather damage, encourages virus shots President Joe Biden heard firsthand from Texans clobbered by this month's brutal winter weather on Friday and pledged to stick with them "for the long haul" as he made his first trip to a major disaster area since he took office. by Associated Press Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 10:08pm

'Who is at fault?' | Investigation into Texas blackout begins The catastrophic Texas blackout was a wider failure than the state's power grid, which teetered on the brink of an even bigger collapse during a freeze that knocked out electricity to 4 million customers, energy executives said Thursday. by Associated Press Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 11:17pm

Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shell-shocked bats. by Associated Press Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 10:29pm

Blackouts bring up regulation, 'a four-letter word' in Texas All the groceries spoiled and the water was out for days. Then Melissa Rogers, a believer in the Texas gospel that government should know its place, woke up to a $6,000 energy bill before the snow and ice even melted. by Associated Press Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 9:56pm

U.S. tries to expedite release of migrant children With its long-term facilities for immigrant children nearly full, the Biden administration is working to expedite the release of children to their relatives in the U.S. by Associated Press Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 9:33pm

Bereaved mother pushes awareness of fire safety A Houston-area woman whose mother and three children were killed last week during the state's widespread power outages says she hopes to use money from a fundraising campaign to increase awareness about fire safety. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2021 @ 10:16pm

States rush to expand vaccine access A giant vaccination center is opening in Houston to administer 126,000 coronavirus doses in the next three weeks. Nevada health officials are working overtime to distribute delayed shots. And Rhode Island is rescheduling appointments after a vaccine shipment failed to arrive as scheduled earlier in the week. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2021 @ 9:30pm

Biden to visit storm-ravaged Texas President Joe Biden will visit Texas on Friday as the state begins its recovery from a devastating winter storm that caused serious damage to homes and businesses across the state and left many without power or clean water for days. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2021 @ 9:26pm